Abu Dhabi, UAE:Etihad Engineering, the largest commercial aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East, has successfully completed its first12-year check on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner for LOT Polish Airlines, the flag carrier of Poland. This significant milestone further cements Etihad Engineering’s reputation in delivering industry-leading heavy maintenance solutions for major commercial Airbus and Boeing aircraft.

A 12-year checkis the one of the most thorough heavy maintenance checks an aircraft undergoes. More than 300 personnel worked on the check completing around 1600 routine and non-routine tasks in less than 60 days, using more than 500 tools and over 1100 part numbers. Spanning several weeks, the check involved complete landing gear replacement, disassemblyand reassembly of critical components, in-depth structural inspections and system overhauls, including avionics, hydraulics, and engines.

Daniel Hoffmann, CEO of Etihad Engineering, said: “A12-year check on the Boeing 787requires extraordinary precision, planning, and execution. The successful delivery of our first B787 12-year checkunderscores the expertise and diligence of the Etihad Engineering team in carrying out extensive and complex aircraft maintenance projects. We are honoured by the trust that LOT Polish Airlines has placed in us and remain committed to delivering the highest standards of quality and safety to all our customers from around the world.”

Wiktor Radoń, Engineering Director of LOT Polish Airlines, commented: “At LOT Polish Airlines, safety and reliability are at the core of our operations. We have a long-standing relationship with Etihad Engineering, and their performance on this first 12-year checkon our B787 has exceeded our expectations. Their technical expertise and commitment to excellence assure us that our fleet is in the best hands.”

The aircraft was the first in a series of LOT Polish B787s scheduled for 12-year checks. The nextinput of the programme is now undergoing heavy maintenance at Etihad Engineering’s state-of-the-art MRO facility in Abu Dhabi.

Group photo caption:Etihad Engineering completed its first extensive 12-year check on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner for LOT Polish Airlines, the flag carrier of Poland, at its state-of-the-art MRO facility in Abu Dhabi

Facility photo caption:Etihad Engineering’s state-of-the-art aviation MRO facility in Abu Dhabi offers comprehensive aircraft maintenance and engineering solutions for commercial Airbus and Boeing aircraft to customers from all over the world.